[ India Today ] Gold, silver artefacts unearthed while digging rainwater pits in Kerala

Daily wage labourers in Kerala’s Kannur district unearthed gold and silver hoards while digging a one-metre deep pit to collect rainwater. The women, who were digging a pit at a rubber plantation near Parippayi government upper primary school, found 17 pearl beads, 13 gold lockets, four medallions (likely part of a cashew necklace), five ancient rings, a set of earrings and several silver coins.

Initially fearing it to be a landmine, the workers immediately informed the police about the findings. Sub Inspector MV Sheeju’s team took custody of the valuables and later produced them in court.

The court directed the Department of Archaeology to inspect the findings to determine the age and origins of the valuables unearthed. The preliminary assessments suggested that the artefacts are very old. Further inspections are underway.

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